Gary, IN — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Lake County · Indiana
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Gary based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
68,604
2023 ACS
Median Income
$37,380
2023
Median Home Value
$85,300
2023
Median Rent
$975
2023
Median Age
36.4
Unemployment
13.0%
Cost of Living Index
78.6
100 = national avg
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, with a population of 68,604 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Gary is one of the communities in Indiana.
The median household income in Gary is $37,380, and the median home value is $85,300. The cost of living index is 78.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $975 per month. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, and the median age is 36.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
68,604
Male
31,894
46.5%
Female
36,710
53.5%
Median Age
36.4
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
9.1%
High School or Higher
32.9%
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
5.5%
Married
21.8%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.384
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Black
76.5%
Foreign Born
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
6,696 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
90.2%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
63,769
English Only
94.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
2,796 speakers
Limited English
1.7%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
98.3%
Limited English Proficiency
1.7%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3,775
5.5% of population
Disability Rate
15.1%
571 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$35,351
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
3,369
89.2%
Female Veterans
406
10.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$35,351
Non-Veteran Income
$26,781
Difference
$8,570
32.0% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
571
Without Disability
3,204
Disability Rate
15.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
10,935
#1 Ancestry
German
3.2% (2,196)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
2.3% (1,545)
#3 Ancestry
English
2.1% (1,408)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
27,432
Family Households
15,687
57.2%
Married Couples
5,551
20.2%
Non-Family Households
11,745
42.8%
Single Mother Households
7,961
29.0%
Single Father Households
2,175
7.9%
Living Alone
10,518
38.3%
Children Under 18
Total Children
16,084
In Married Couple
2,950
18.3%
With Single Mother
11,304
70.3%
With Single Father
1,830
11.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$41,637
Married Couple Income
$76,865
Single Mother Income
$30,641
Single Father Income
$36,159
Avg Family Size
2.5
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,633
Grandparents Responsible
610
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$37,380
-49% vs national
Per Capita Income
$22,700
-39% vs national
Poverty Rate
32.9%
+142% vs national
Gini Index
0.5034
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
13.0%
+150% vs national
SNAP Recipients
29.1%
of households
How Gary Compares
Gary vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gary is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Gary, IN has a median household income of $37,380, making it the 25,895th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher median household income than 8% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Gary, IN has a per capita income of $22,700, making it the 24,320th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher per capita income than 14% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Gary, IN has a poverty rate of 32.9%, making it the 2,412th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher poverty rate than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Gary, IN has a unemployment rate of 13.0%, making it the 2,495th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher unemployment rate than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Gary. The median household income here is $37,380.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
13.0%
+188% vs IN avg
Labor Force
25,950
Employed
22,556
Mean Commute
25 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
32.9%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.4
Work from Home
5.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$105.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
78.6
100 = national avg
-21.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$34,593
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$81,766
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,082
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,317
per month
The median household income in Gary, IN is $37,380, which is 49.0% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $22,700. The poverty rate of 32.9% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5034, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 25,950. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 5.4% working from home. About 76.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 78.6, which is 21.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 80.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $34,593 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$125,000
Median List Price
$92,499
Price Per Sq Ft
$72
Days on Market
56
Active Inventory
232
Months of Supply
5.3
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$83,682
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,316
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
13.6%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
33.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio
91.9%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
44
New Listings
80
Pending Sales
56
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$72
Median List $/SF
$69
Gary vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gary is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Gary, IN has a median home value of $85,300, making it the 24,175th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher median home value than 14% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Gary, IN has a median rent of $975, making it the 10,512th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher median rent than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Gary, IN has a price per square foot of $72, making it the 18,868th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher price per square foot than 9% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Gary, IN has a rent burden of 31.3%, making it the 1,008th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Gary has a higher rent burden than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$85,300
Median Rent
$975
Total Housing Units
37,963
Vacancy Rate
27.7%
Owner Occupied
47.4%
Renter Occupied
52.6%
Median Property Tax
$936
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$684
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$936
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.10%
of home value
Median Home Value
$85,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$1,089
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($936) by the median home value ($85,300). In Gary, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 1.10%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Gary, IN is $125,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 56 days on the market. 13.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $72. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,316/month. About 47.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1957. There are 37,963 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $936. The effective tax rate is 1.10%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)Violent Crime Rate
8.98
per 1,000 residents
+233% vs national
Property Crime Rate
28.28
per 1,000 residents
+63% vs national
Total Crimes
2,514
2023
Violent Clearance
10%
cases solved
Property Clearance
2%
cases solved
YoY Change
+32.4%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2022
How Gary Compares
Source: FBI (2023)Gary vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2023)Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gary is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2023)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2023)Gary police solve 17% of murder cases but only 0% of rape cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2023)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 47 | 0.70 | 17.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 38 | 0.56 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 74 | 1.10 | 1.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 447 | 6.63 | 11.2% |
| Burglary | Property | 374 | 5.54 | 4.3% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 986 | 14.62 | 0.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 548 | 8.12 | 2.9% |
Gary, IN reported 606 violent crimes and 1,908 property crimes in 2023. The violent crime rate of 8.98 per 1,000 residents is 232.7% above the national average of 2.70 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 10% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 986 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 67.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 606 | 1,908 | 8.98 | 28.28 |
| 2022 | 460 | 1,350 | 6.78 | 19.91 |
| 2019 | 414 | 2,656 | 5.54 | 35.56 |
| 2018 | 374 | 2,723 | 4.96 | 36.10 |
| 2017 | 471 | 2,581 | 6.21 | 34.05 |
| 2016 | 460 | 3,617 | 6.01 | 47.25 |
| 2015 | 455 | 3,397 | 5.88 | 43.93 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
2
Total Killed
1
Total Injured
0
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2004 | Wirt High School | 0 | 0 | indiscriminate | handgun |
| Mar 30, 2001 | Lew Wallace High School | 1 | 0 | targeted | pistol |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
95.9
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$12.5M
Individual Assistance
$55.8M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 25 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,975
Total Claims Paid
$49,352,368
Avg Claim Payout
$16,589
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$798,412
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.52
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $67,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $267,523 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $463,389 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Gary has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, winter weather. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 2,975 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,487,422 in public assistance recovery funding. $55,818,606 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
51.9%
15.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.0%
13.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.2%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
33.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
42.6%
Mobility
27.0%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
12.5%
Self-Care
9.7%
Independent Living
15.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Gary has an obesity rate of 51.9%, which is 15.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Methodist Hospitals Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| St Catherine Hospital Inc | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Regional Mental Health Center | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Community Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
11.8M MT
Top Emitter
US Steel Corp - Gary Works
10.9M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
US Steel Corp - Gary Works Us Steel Corp | Metals | 10,928,816 |
Carmeuse Lime, Inc. Buffington Carmeuse Lime Inc | Minerals | 896,323 |
Gary Sanitary Closed Landfill City Of Gary Indiana | Waste | 18,343 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 11.8M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
25 min
+6% vs national
Drive Alone
76.2%
-3% vs national
Public Transit
2.6%
+188% vs national
Work From Home
5.4%
-42% vs national
Carpool
12.2%
Walk / Bike
0.7%
combined
How Gary's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
22
2023
6-Year Avg
18
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
3
Cyclist
3
Nighttime
14
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Gary, IN is 25 minutes, which is 6.4% above the national average of 23 minutes. 76.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.4% work from home, which is below the IN state average of 5.6%. Public transit is used by 2.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.2% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 22 traffic fatalities from 21 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
77.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
60.1%
of households
No Internet
18.8%
of households
Total Households
27,432
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
89.9%
of households
Smartphone
84.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
59.4%
of households
Tablet
45.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.8¢
per kWh
-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Commercial Rate
12.4¢
per kWh
-16% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.2¢
per kWh
-27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$133
residential
-9% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Gary vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
77.8% of households in Gary have broadband internet access. 60.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.8% of households have no internet access. 23.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Gary is located in Lake County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Gary.
Election Overview
Source: Lake County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
109,086
52.1%
GOP Votes
97,270
46.5%
Total Votes
209,407
Margin
D+5.6%
Shift from 2020
R+9.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109,086 | 97,270 | 209,407 | 52.1% | 46.5% | D+5.6 |
| 2020 | 124,870 | 91,760 | 219,956 | 56.8% | 41.7% | D+15.0 |
| 2016 | 116,896 | 75,565 | 200,247 | 58.4% | 37.7% | D+20.6 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Lake County recorded 209,407 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.1% of the vote compared to 46.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+5.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lake County has shifted 15.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
490
Total Assets
$544.4M
Total Income
$722.7M
Per 10K Residents
71.4
nonprofits
+28.6% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
23
Median Assets
$132K
Oldest Active
1938
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $503.8M of $544.4M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Largest Nonprofits in Gary
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFGary, IN has 490 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $544.4M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 128 organizations. 23 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 71.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1938.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
241
Total Approved
$67.9M
Jobs Supported
2,340
Per 10K Residents
35.1
SBA loans
-56.5% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
55
Top Lender
Centier Bank
34 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
199
Total Amount
$48.4M
Avg Loan
$243,056
Median Loan
$73,825
SBA Guaranteed
$36.0M(75%)
Jobs Supported
1,254
Loans
42
Total Amount
$19.6M
Avg Loan
$465,571
Median Loan
$242,500
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
38
16% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$18.5M
27% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$487,303
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Em Realty Group Llc | 1 | $4.9M |
| Caribbean Truck & Equipment Inc. | 1 | $3.8M |
| Greenline Environmental Solutions Llc | 2 | $2.9M |
| Jenstar Asphalt Inc | 4 | $2.5M |
| Metal Processing Corporation | 1 | $2.4M |
| Rp Lodging Llc | 1 | $2.1M |
| Arches Mbt Llc | 1 | $2.0M |
| Truck City of Gary Inc | 1 | $2.0M |
| T&m Industrial Sales, Inc. | 1 | $1.9M |
| 50 Star Transport Inc an Indiana Corporation | 1 | $1.8M |
Gary, IN has received 241 SBA loans totaling $67.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 199 loans (83% of the total), supporting 1,254 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 42 loans totaling $19.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Gary is Centier Bank with 34 loans. That works out to 35.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
20
Total Population
381,144
Avg Median Income
$55,886
Avg Home Value
$148,715
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46312 | 26,158 | $41,071 | $92,400 | $820 | 14.1 |
| 46319 | 17,683 | $75,976 | $194,300 | $1,162 | 9.6 |
| 46320 | 14,097 | $35,706 | $115,300 | $853 | 4.7 |
| 46321 | 23,733 | $105,764 | $312,000 | $1,480 | 7.6 |
| 46322 | 23,749 | $76,219 | $219,500 | $1,202 | 6.9 |
| 46323 | 23,184 | $56,906 | $149,200 | $1,189 | 6.2 |
| 46324 | 21,433 | $61,118 | $141,600 | $1,157 | 4.4 |
| 46327 | 10,797 | $50,457 | $116,900 | $1,133 | 4.6 |
| 46342 | 32,525 | $72,163 | $193,400 | $1,110 | 35.0 |
| 46368 | 40,237 | $72,638 | $213,500 | $1,140 | 25.4 |
| 46375 | 24,012 | $89,646 | $295,400 | $1,250 | 12.8 |
| 46402 | 5,636 | $29,125 | $61,200 | $904 | 8.4 |
| 46403 | 10,697 | $44,114 | $154,800 | $939 | 9.2 |
| 46404 | 16,846 | $39,188 | $88,300 | $995 | 6.0 |
| 46405 | 11,509 | $57,005 | $123,600 | $1,136 | 9.0 |
| 46406 | 8,513 | $35,631 | $86,300 | $972 | 13.5 |
| 46407 | 8,889 | $25,551 | $55,000 | $807 | 4.2 |
| 46408 | 15,571 | $47,063 | $96,200 | $1,016 | 9.7 |
| 46409 | 7,072 | $40,637 | $73,300 | $1,194 | 3.6 |
| 46410 | 38,803 | $61,735 | $192,100 | $1,267 | 30.1 |
Gary, IN has 20 ZIP codes with a combined population of 381,144. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $55,886. The average median home value is $148,715. The average median monthly rent is $1,086.
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